Sunday, September 30, 2012

October Guild Meeting

Homework This can be done either flat and seamed, or in the round. With size 7 or 8 needles and worsted yarn, cast on 24 stitches. Join or knit flat 2 by 2 ribbing for 12 rows changing colors when you want. Run yarn thru top loops and sew upside if necessary. Hint: You are making a little hat. Bring to MeetingYour needles, scissors and a darning needle. Bits of colorful yarn, poly fill stuffing if you have it. There will also be some fun ideas for quick-to-knit small. Christmas items. Come join us for this fun evening

About The Guild

We are the Des Moines Knitting Guild, a group of yarn crafters who meet to support the love of knit and crochet. We are open to and welcome any knitting enthusiast, regardless of skill level. Our purpose is to enrich the knitting experience by sharing and developing the craft.

Meet Us

Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at Grace Lutheran Church, 3010 52nd Street, on the corner of 52nd & Urbandale. We meet in Grace Hall on the second floor, north side. The meeting runs from 7-9 p.m, and someone will be there at 6:30 to assist with knitting and to greet visitors.

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Charity Knitting

We knit hundreds of charity items per year. These include hats, mittens, scarves, baby booties, blankets and other baby items.

We collect and distribute all year long and do two mitten trees at Christmas time.

Knit & Chat Groups

Urbandale Library:

Second and Fourth Friday of each Month from 10-noon. Guests welcome. Fourth Friday is Charity knitting.